Co-op no better

Co-op health care is government created with taxpayer money. Do not be fooled by the name. It will result in health care rationing just like the original legislation called "single payer."

Only 10-15 percent of Americans do not have health care; some by choice. Do not force the remaining 85-90 percent to accept new government health care! Private health care cannot compete with a government system that pays no taxes. Many doctors do not accept Medicare insurance today due to low reimbursements. Many would also opt out of government health care for the same reason.

Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are bankrupt and mismanaged. And the federaludget is at record deficit and is mismanaged.

Why would anyone want to turn over health care one-sixth of our economy) to the government?

Fix the problems to reduce insurance costs. Tort reform will end frivolous medical lawsuits. Create competition; allow insurance to be purchased across state lines. Allow small companies and individuals to buy insurance at the same rates as large companies. Require employers to pay insurance for illegal immigrants; they should not be here anyway.

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are our rights, not government health care.

William Sumerford

Amarillo

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